VLS Foundational Courses were designed to align across tracks, which means a significant portion of each track's content is relevant for all direct care professionals. Crosswalks identify age-specific content, activities, and resources by lesson and can be used by staff members moving between age groups. For example, direct care professionals who move from an infant and toddler classroom to a preschool classroom should consult the Preschool Track to review the age-specific materials that reside in that track. Use this crosswalk as a guide and remember to work with your Training & Curriculum Specialist to help identify any content areas in the VLS where you may need extra review and support to be knowledgeable about best practices for all children in your care. We encourage Training & Curriculum Specialists to consult their Service's guidance regarding how to best use the crosswalk.
Lesson 1Infants & Toddlers Staying Healthy: Healthy Environments | Preschool Staying Healthy: Healthy Environments | School-Age Staying Healthy: Healthy Environments |
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See- Video: Maintaining a Clean Infant and Toddler Environment
Explore- Activity: Partnering and Cleaning
| See- Video: Maintaining Healthy Environments
Explore- Activity: Helping Young Children Understand Germs and Healthy Practices
| See- Video: Maintaining a Healthy Classroom
Explore- Activity: Online Resources on Germs and Healthy Environments
Apply- Activity: Gloving Guidelines
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Lesson 2Infants & Toddlers Staying Healthy: Proper Hygiene | Preschool Staying Healthy: Proper Hygiene | School-Age Staying Healthy: Proper Hygiene |
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Know- Section: Hand Washing Procedures
See- Video: Handwashing Done Correctly
- Video: Assisting with Handwashing
Explore- Activity: What Would You Do Next? (same as PS)
Apply- Activity: Infant Handwashing
- Activity: Washing Your Hands Poster for Children
- Activity: Wash Those Germs Away! Adult Handwashing Procedures
| See- Video: Proper Hand Washing (same as SA)
- Video: Preventing the Spread of Disease
Explore- Activity: What Would You Do Next? (same as IT)
| See- Video: Proper Hand Washing (same as PS)
Explore- Activity: Challenge – Are you washing right?
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Lesson 3Infants & Toddlers Staying Healthy: Diapering and Toileting | Preschool Staying Healthy: Toileting | School-Age Staying Healthy: Personal Health and Emotional Wellness |
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Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to infants & toddlers. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to preschool children. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to school-age children. |
Lesson 4Infants & Toddlers Staying Healthy: Daily Health Checks | Preschool Staying Healthy: Daily Health Checks | School-Age Staying Healthy: Daily Health Checks |
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Explore- Activity: Exclusion Policy Reflective Exercise
| No Action RequiredIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another track in the VLS, you may skip this lesson as it is equivalent across each direct-care track. | No Action RequiredIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another track in the VLS, you may skip this lesson as it is equivalent across each direct-care track. |
Lesson 5Infants & Toddlers Staying Healthy: Nutrition, Feeding, and Physical Activity | Preschool Staying Healthy: Nutrition and Physical Activity | School-Age Staying Healthy: Nutrition and Physical Activity |
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Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to infants & toddlers. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to preschool children. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to school-age children. |
Lesson 6Infants & Toddlers Staying Healthy: Mental Health Needs | Preschool Staying Healthy: Mental Health Needs | School-Age Staying Healthy: Mental Health Needs |
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Do- Activity: Deployment and Coming Home
| No Action RequiredIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another track in the VLS, you may skip this lesson as it is equivalent across each direct-care track. | No Action RequiredIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another track in the VLS, you may skip this lesson as it is equivalent across each direct-care track. |
Lesson 7Infants & Toddlers Staying Healthy: Special Health Needs | Preschool Staying Healthy: Special Health Needs | School-Age Staying Healthy: Special Health Needs |
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No Action RequiredIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another track in the VLS, you may skip this lesson as it is equivalent across each direct-care track. | No Action RequiredIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another track in the VLS, you may skip this lesson as it is equivalent across each direct-care track. | Do- Activity: Allergies and Asthma Booklist
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Healthy Environments
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